Music

Ugly Kid Joe: 5 September: Ugly Kid Joe play at Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin. Everything About You from the 1990s made this USA crew famous, but they have endured both time and genre with their refusal to conform. After a split in 1997, the band members continued to play in various alternative and metal bands. However, in the summer of 2010 rumours of a reunion were confirmed as the band began to perform for live audiences and compile albums together, once again. Much to their Irish fans delight, the group will grace Dublin with their rocking presence once more. Tickets cost just €25. Get yours at www.ticketmaster.ie.

Theatre

A Broadway Carbaret Encore: 31 August: The Rotary Club in Athlone showcases its annual cabaret concert in the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone. A Broadway Cabaret Encore is in aid of Athlone Special Olympics Club and this year features hit songs from well-known Broadway carabaret shows, such as Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King. The director of the 2018 production, Darren O’Hara promises a great night on the banks of the River Shannon. Tickets are only €20 and all proceeds go to the chosen charity. Tickets are available from the Radisson Blu Hotel reception or by calling 090 6442600.

Hero: 4 September: The Town Hall Theatre in Galway welcomes Hero, a hilarious one man show. This production of one man’s hilarious, down to earth odyssey through love and ankle injuries proves what happens when you don’t know how to lose. Written by Ken Rogan and directed by Amilia Stewart, Hero is an original work telling the story of Smithy’s struggles with love. Played by well-known actor Daithí Mac Suibhne, Smithy’s life quickly grows more complicated after a chance encounter with Marissa. Tickets are only €14. For further details see www.tht.ie.

Film

‘I Smelled A Raw Recruit’: 11 August-7 October: This autumn The Butler Gallery at Kilkenny Castle showcases I Smelled A Raw Recruit. The multi-media exhibition is based on the World War films by New York-based artists Mary Reid Kelley and Patrick Kelley. The two create unique film works with distinct political overtones. Screenings include their most recent film In The Body of the Sturgeon which follows a doomed submarine crew on their final journey in the Pacific, as well as three earlier films set on the Western Front of WWI. Mary and Pat’s creations marry moral dilemmas with dark humour, in order to explore complex questions about the world. Admission is free to this historic Kilkenny film event.

Comedy

Tim Vine: 5 September: The Town Hall Theatre in Galway welcome back the hilarious Tim Vine. An expert in making people laugh, Tim will be telling all sorts of silly stories, showing off his new homemade props and singing a couple of his daft ditties. Sunset Milk Idiot will cover everything and anything; from pixie football and ice cream to nibble feeders. Come along, sit down, and laugh. This messer won’t give up until his audience are in stitches. Tickets are only €26 and available online. Find out more at www.tht.ie.

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